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FORMED: 1979, Melbourne, Australia DISBANDED: 1985 Formed in 1979 by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert as an acoustic duo, with the later joinning of Jerry Speiser playing drums, John Rees playing bass and Greg Ham playing sax, flute and keyboard. They signed with CBS Records and recorded their first single "Who Can It Be" produced by the american Peter McIan, that was sent to the american radio and reached #1. In 1981 they released their first album, Business as Usual, bringing back their hit now named "Who Can It Be Now?", and a new one, "Down Under", which also was a #1 hit, putting Business as Usual as the #1 album in 1982, taking out Michael Jackson's Thriller from the top. At this year the Men toured USA opening the act for Fleetwood Mac. They received the Gra More... (Submit New Men at Work Lyrics) (Submit New Men at Work Lyrics) Review about Men at Work Overkill | Reviewer: Kate ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work First heard this song back in 1981 or so when I owned the album Cargo. Lots of Colin Hay's work is about paranoia and difficulties with mental health. WHO CAN IT BE NOW and LAND DOWN UNDER are also from the perspective of someone with mental health issues. LAND DOWN UNDER has lots of drug references. It always surprised me when LAND DOWN UNDER became so mainstream and sort of became the unofficial theme for the 1988 Australian challenge to the Americas Cup. (Which we won.:) Gut stuff | Reviewer: peter ------ About the song Down Under performed by Men at Work There is something mysterious about this song. It is Australia in 1980'ies but it also transcends it. It occassionally gives me light goose bumbs. Others? THE WORST HANGOVER EVER (The Offspring), GO JOHNNY GO (Eruption), HOW BIZARRE (OMC), WHAT'S UP? (4 Non Blonds). Let's enjoy and love... Peter. the best ever! | Reviewer: Israel Guzman Jr ------ About the song Down Under performed by Men at Work ok this awesome song was a real hit in Puerto Rico in the early 80's (my time!)and I swear that I always sang it or mumble the words that sounded the same. Almost 30 years later (today) I can sing the whole song!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!...Israel guzman jr Underrated Classic!!!!!! | Reviewer: Mark ------ About the song Who Can It Be Now? performed by Men at Work The song is very catchy, has an awesome cock-eyed video, and the band that does it is a blop in the history of music, and this song has stood the test of time, which has been almost 30 years. Amazing song!!!!! Amazing. | Reviewer: Gretchen ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work I origanialy heard the Acustic Version of this song on an episode of Scrubs also. I fell in love with it imediatly. Scrubs is an addiction of mine and the song just made the episode that much better. So yes, I tip my hat to you Colin- Good job. My interpretation | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work It's all about life, and the stress that comes with it everyday. It creeps up on you, until you can't take it anymore, then you just let go. And then it starts coming back. Over and over again. It never ends. wow!!!!! | Reviewer: adriana ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work i heard this song many times, i liked the music, but never paid atention to the lyrics. (i live in venezuela), 2 weeks a go, i saw the seasson finally of snl, y zack braff talked about his movie garden state, i look in amazon de song, and put "overkill" in youtube, and i feel ¡wow! all this time and this song is a master piece!!!! it`s like a himn!!!!love it Awesome | Reviewer: Krissy ------ About the song Down Under performed by Men at Work Men at work i listen to this like every day i love it soooo much its awesome it makes me relax and ya live it learn it love it </3 this is the best song ever | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Down Under performed by Men at Work this song is great me and my friend love this song it is one of our songs and it is just a top song it is great GO MEN AT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!! I grew up with this song | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Down By the Sea performed by Men at Work My parents used to play this album when it was very popular. I was in third grade and I still love it. But I just rediscovered this song in particular. It's overlooked and it is beautiful. It's A Mistake | Reviewer: John Celarek ------ About the song It's A Mistake performed by Men at Work This is my favorite song by Men At Work. I love this song! Saw Scrubs a long time ago | Reviewer: linda ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work I saw that episode of Scrubs a long time ago but I forgot about it. Saw it again last night and couldn't stop thinking about the song. Another case of a song not meaning much to you when it first comes out and then all of a sudden you get it. Overkill | Reviewer: Ken ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work Heard this in the 201 episode of Scrubs the first time as well. Instantly had to find out which song and artist. It's so powerful and catchy. One of my favorite songs, with no doubt. This is really the greatest song | Reviewer: Moldi ------ About the song Down Under performed by Men at Work The rhythm and the sound is one of the best there is. The song is about Australia at least i think that it is. It is one of the greatest songs ever made. The video is also okay and everything is just great. I would like to cover this song but i will see if my friends agree with the idea. That rhythm is so strong. Some songs just have the energy that no other has. For me this is really the greatest song. After that goes It's the end of the world as we know it-rem, Blister in the sun-Violent femmes, Drug me, Pull my strings-Dead Kennedys, Our House, One step beyond-Madness, My perfect cousin-Undertones, Ona se budi, Pazite na decu and all songs from Sarlo Akrobata, Moja lepa pesma-Disciplin A Kichme, NoMeansNo- few songs can't deside wich. There are alot of great songs but unfourtunetly there is more bad songs then good songs. Overkill | Reviewer: Vicki ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work I saw the episode of Scrubs too! - Had to find the music. Men at Work - the CD "Contraband" looks pretty good - some of their best work - the lyrics of this song are on the mark! The best | Reviewer: sunshine and clore ------ About the song Land Down Under performed by Men at Work its beautifull couple of mistakes but oh well overkill | Reviewer: nela ------ About artist/band Men at Work men at work are incredible! Colin's voice after all these years is still HOT.Down under is an all time favorite but, the best song ever is Overkill.I LOVE HIM! ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!! | Reviewer: josef ------ About the song Down Under performed by Men at Work the worlds greatest song well i think so any way and i think it should have a bit of the words in our (Australia's) national anthem ROCK ON!!!!!! MEN AT WORK Deep Ocean Blue Water | Reviewer: Marc Stockwell-Moniz ------ About the song Down By the Sea performed by Men at Work This tune, just by it's musical notes, spells The Deep Ocean. This is the best song that Men At Work ever produced. You can tell that it has English/Scottish roots by the rhythm of the notes. This song has soul and will be played at my funeral. Overkill.. not at all.. well done | Reviewer: Jazz Perry ------ About the song Overkill performed by Men at Work I first heard this son on an episode of Scrubs, and had to find out where it originally came from. Now, whilst I prefer the acoustic version, the original is absolutely superb with great vocals and catchy beat. Awesome. You could review the artist/band Men at Work in Biography page You could review Men at Work album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Men at Work song by clicking the song which you like  Download "Men at Work" Music | |
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